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The environmental benefits of hedgerows have always been understood. But the introduction of hedge specific SFI schemes such as BN11 Planting New Hedges, and HRW2: Manage Hedgerows has seen an increase in activity across England in terms of hedgerow establishment....

In recent years, the increasing popularity of winter bird food mixtures (CAHL2/AB9) has been clearly visible on shoots and farms across the country, further demonstrating the agricultural and shooting sectors vast positive impact on British wildlife. These mixtures,...

 Now is the perfect time to review the season so far and - although it may seem early - get next season off to the best possible start… As the excitement of the shooting season draws closer, many growers understandably shift focus from the field to the field day. But...

At Bright Seeds, we pride ourselves on producing and supplying high-quality, UK-native wildflower seed, all from provenance-assured donor meadows. These meadows are more than just seed sources — they are showcases of ecological restoration, wildflower diversity, and...

Planting a BN11 hedge mix and beetle banks is a fantastic way to enhance biodiversity, however the benefits can be multiplied by drilling conservation crops on either side of these new wildlife corridors. Why It’s Important to Go Beyond Planting a Hedge While native...

At Bright Seeds, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of wild bird seed mixtures carefully designed to support both game birds and the many farmland bird species that call the UK countryside home. Our mixtures – which have been popular on shoots and farms for several...

As the UK wildflower seed industry continues to grow—driven by increasing ecological awareness, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) regulations, and climate change resilience planning—there is one topic of increasing importance: the difference between native wildflower seed...

With so many growers now opting for wild bird mixtures, Arthur Barraclough, Director at Bright Seeds, looks at how to optimise these plots - which provide benefits for both wildlife and the farmer’s pocket. Under Countryside Stewardship and The Sustainable F arming...

With the 2024/25 game shooting season a distant memory, we look to next season and another significant job in the gamekeepers’ calendar – cultivation! A well-planned cultivation programme is the foundation of any successful game cover or stewardship crop. Its...

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we spoke to our Wildflower Development Manager – Megan Townley – about her love of farming, where it came from and how attitudes towards women in farming have changed over the years…    What inspired you to pursue a career...